Kumar, K. (2019). Kya Shiksha Shanti Mein Sahayak ho Sakti Hai? (Part I). (L. Gupta, Trans.). Shiksha Vimarsh, 21(1), 17-21. The paper is the first in a series discussing the interface between formal education and peace. In this paper, the author references personal experiences that led to the realisation that education of History through mainstream…
Kingdon, G. G. (2019, May 22). Hoodwinking India’s Children. The Times of India (New Delhi), p. 18. In writing this article, the author has relied upon her professional experience and undertaken an analysis of recent trends in board examination results in India. The article presents a perspective on understanding marks scored by students in board…
Sharma, G. (2018). Reversal of Children’s Right to No Detention. The New Leam. Retrieved: http://thenewleam.com/2018/08/reversal-of-childrens-right-to-no-detention/ The article presents the author’s views on the reversal of section 16 of the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act 2009 after the report of the CABE in 2014 recommended reintroduction of detention beyond primary classes. The modification introduced…
Sarangpani, P. M. 2009. Quality, Feasibility and Desirability of Low Cost Private Schooling. Economic and Political Weekly, XLIV (43):67-69. The discussion paper is a critical commentary on the paper by Jain and Dholakia (2009), “Feasibility of Implementation of Right to Education Act”. Jain and Dholakia argue for budget private schools that compromise on teachers’ salaries,…
Ravikaant. (2017) “Ek Adhyaapak Shikshak ki Diary – V” (Diary of a Teacher Educator-V), “Acche Bacche kaise? –Aise” (What are good children like? – Like this.), Shiksha Vimarsh, 19(5): 41-45. (September- October, 2017) The paper begins by discussing the stressors and dilemmas faced by school teachers, particularly those in the government school system, on an everyday basis. Systemic…
Chatterji, B (2015). On Education. Economic and Political Weekly, L(34): 39-43.Chaterji presents his perspective on education in India, referring to it as one of the greatest challenges of contemporary times. He begins the paper by highlighting the significant role of Universities across the world in the process of development, particularly in their role as the breeding grounds…
Jackson, P. (1994) Life in Classrooms. In Pollar, A. & Bourne, J. (ed.) Teaching and Learning in the Primary School. (pp. 113-118). London: Routledge. The chapter is an extract from Jackson’s book titled Life in Classrooms. It addresses various aspects of school life. It brings to the fore that not all aspects of school life are celebrated…
Sainath. 1996. Everybody Loves a Good Drought: Stories from India’s Poorest Districts. New Delhi: Penguin. ISBN: 9780140259841 This is the Way We Go to School: Getting Educated in Rural India (pp. 47-68) Published in 1996, Sainath’s book captures stories from India’s poorest district. This section on education, presents three stories that represent the diverse settings…
